Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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